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Wells Fargo's Timur Braziler raised their price target on Webster Financial (NYSE: WBS) by 7.1% from $70 to $75 on 2025/07/18. The analyst maintained their Strong Buy rating on the stock.

Webster Financial reported its Q2 2025 earnings.

If the credit inflection observed in Q2 continues, Braziler said the company is among the best-positioned going into 2H 2025.

According to the analyst, rapid loan growth will start unlocking value, and the stock's valuation remains well below the profitability profile.

Earnings Report

For Q2 2025, Webster Financial reported:

• EPS of $1.52, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.41 and, by 20.6%, Q2 2024’s $1.26.
• Revenue of $715.84M, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.58% and, by 16.5%, Q2 2024’s $614.59M.

Consistent with the practice in the banking sector, management did not provide financial guidance in its press release.

Chairman & CEO John R. Ciulla commented: “Webster produced impressive financial and strategic results this quarter.

“These accomplishments bode well for Webster’s future success, as we realize exciting new opportunities to grow our business.”